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7th Grade
Exploratory Options
Trimester Vs. Full Year
Options
TRIMESTER COURSE
1. ART2. FACS3. PLTW
FULL YEAR COURSE
1. French2. Spanish
Trimester Courses
¨Hands on learning environment for the kinesthetic learners
¨12 week rotations of each: Art, PLTW, and FACS (students switch at each trimester)
¨Higher level thinking for those aspiring Engineers, designers, creators, and Artists
¨Managing time within the class period, making creative decisions and working in cooperative groups
ART
“In 7th grade art, we explore cultural groups in our world and the ideas and expressions that are
communicated. We use a variety of media and techniques while studying art vocabulary, and the
Elements and Principles of Art.
Polish
Paper
Cutting
Wycinanki
Amate Bark
Painting Mexico
CHINESE INK
BRUSH
PAINTING
“In 8th grade art, we study worldwide contemporary and American artists and discuss how the issues of today are reflected in
artwork. We use personal beliefs to communicate thoughts in creating conceptual artwork which conveys a message in a
nontraditional way. Students will also have the opportunity to explore the career options in visual arts.
Conceptual Art
Surreal Hands
Family and Consumer
Sciences (FACS)
7th Grade
SEWING
FAMILIES
CONSUMERISM
COOKING BREAKFAST
BAKING
“FACS Goals: Learning how to use the sewing machine and
completing a textile project, nutrition exploration,
preparing healthy food choices, explore being a wise
consumer, and explore the dynamics of family living and
responsibilities.
FACS Goals: Using the sewing machine to construct a
sports bag, exploring the stages of child development, and
developing advanced techniques in food preparation while
increasing knowledge of nutrition and international
cuisine food labs.
7th Grade Sewing Projects
7th Grade Cooking Labs
FAMILY CONSUMER SCIENCE 8TH GRADE
CULTURAL COOKING
INTERIOR DESIGN
SEWING
CHILD DEVELOPMENT
8th Grade Sewing Projects
Sports Bags
8th Grade Cooking Labs
Project Lead the Way
(PLTW)
“Students acquire knowledge and skills in
problem solving, teamwork, and innovation as
well as explore STEM careers.
PLTW Description
7th grade - Energy and the Environment:
Students will investigate the impact of energy on our lives and the environment. In particular, they will design and model alternative energy sources and evaluate ways to reduce energy consumption through efficiency and sustainability.
Topics of Study¨Environmental Engineering¨Investigate ways to minimize pollution, improve business/economy, reduce dependency on foreign sources and reduce our carbon footprint.
¨Energy efficiency and conservation
¨Test Energy Consumption and Costs Using a Kill-A-Watt meter
¨Alternative Energy Expo¨Explore ways to create a new source of energy
¨Heat Transfer Unit (Save the Penguin)
Energy and The Environment Activities!
SOLAR CARS Energy Expo- Imagine and create a Solution!
Penguin Dwellings- 3D Sketch and Build!
PLTW Description
8th grade - Automation and Robotics:
Students trace the history, development, and influence of automation and robotics. They learn about mechanical systems, energy transfer, machine automation and computer control systems.
Topics of Study¨Robotic and Mechanical Engineering¨Robot Research Expo¨Mechanism, Speed vs. Torque, Gear Assemblies¨Mechanism Build Using VEX Kits¨Assemble a Speed Bot¨Program using Robotic Language
Pull Toys
Robot Design
Spanish
About Espanol
▸ Listen to Spanish music▸ Learn about culture▸ Speak with your friends in a
new language▸ Learn the alphabet,
numbers, colors, weather and seasons, calendar, your likes/dislikes, family, school, and house vocabulary
French
LE FRANÇAIS
▸ Two Year Course▸ Register for French 2, Freshman Year
7th gradeIn 7th grade you’ll do the following:★ Talk about your
school day & teachers
★ Talk about your likes & dislikes
★ Describe your family
8th gradeIn 8th grade you’ll do the following:★ Talk about
clothes/shopping★ Order from a
restaurant & go grocery shopping
★ Learn about French-speaking countries & culture
Course Registration7th Grade
Registration Requirements
▸ You must register for either the Trimester Exploratory Option OR World Language course.
Your choice is a TWO year commitment!
▸ DO NOT need to register for required course (core subjects), just your elective choices.
How TO:
Log into Infinite Campus through Student Portal
1.locate “Course Registration”
18-19 WashingtonFound on left side of screen
2. Select “Course Search”
3. Indicate the course you would like to request by typing in course name
16-17 Washington
Tab
Art
4. Select a course to view
The third character in the course number indicates grade level.
First Number indicates Grade Level. Select the grade you will be
in next year
AJ7010 ART
AJ6010 ArtAJ7010 ArtAJ8010 Art
5. Once the course is requested...
6. Repeat until all requests
have been made.
It will be placed in requested courses area AJ7010 ART
9. To remove a course:
Select Course you wish to drop
When?
Now through January 11th Write this in your assignment notebook!
Have a discussion with “the boss” at home
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